Summer of the bike: eight cyclists who ride in style Who: Dennis Vanhoekelen Spotted: Queen and University Vanhoekelen, a bike messenger, got his 1983 Miyata frame for free from an ex-racer, then spent $1,000 on touch-ups and accessories. Pink ones. Another bike polo player, Vanhoekelen is a member of the Westside Maniacs, arguably Toronto’s most dedicated team. “We’re serious. We rank,” says Vanhoekelen. The whole conversation would have been more intimidating if we weren’t so distracted by the photos of his adorable daughter pasted onto his disc wheels.

: (All photos by Kate Allen)

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Who: Dennis Vanhoekelen
Spotted: Queen and University
Vanhoekelen, a bike messenger, got his 1983 Miyata frame for free from an ex-racer, then spent $1,000 on touch-ups and accessories. Pink ones. Another bike polo player, Vanhoekelen is a member of the Westside Maniacs, arguably Toronto’s most dedicated team. “We’re serious. We rank,” says Vanhoekelen. The whole conversation would have been more intimidating if we weren’t so distracted by the photos of his adorable daughter pasted onto his disc wheels.

(All photos by Kate Allen)

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